Louisiana Tax Forms 2023
Printable State LA Form IT-540 and LA Form IT-540 Instructions
Louisiana state income tax Form IT-540 must be postmarked by May 15, 2024 in order to avoid penalties and late fees. Printable Louisiana state tax forms for the 2023 tax year will be based on income earned between January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
The Louisiana income tax rate for tax year 2023 is progressive from a low of 1.85% to a high of 4.25%. The state income tax table can be found inside the Louisiana Form IT-540 instructions booklet. The Louisiana Form IT-540 instructions and the most commonly filed individual income tax forms are listed below on this page.
Preparation of your Louisiana income tax forms begins with the completion of your federal tax forms. Several of the Louisiana state income tax forms require information from your federal income tax return, for example.
If you have not done so already, please begin with your federal Form 1040. Remember that federal tax Form 1040EZ and Form 1040A have been discontinued. Seniors age 65 and older have the option of filing federal Form 1040-SR this year.
Where can I get Louisiana tax forms?
Printable Louisiana tax forms for 2023 are available for download below on this page. These are the official PDF files published by the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we do not alter them in any way. The PDF file format allows you to safely print, fill in, and mail in your 2023 Louisiana tax forms.
To get started, download the forms and instructions files you need to prepare your 2023 Louisiana income tax return. Then, open Adobe Acrobat Reader on your desktop or laptop computer. Do not attempt to fill in or print these files from your browser.
From Adobe Acrobat Reader use the Ctrl + O shortcut or select File / Open and navigate to your 2023 Louisiana tax forms. Open the files to read the instructions, and, remember to save any fillable forms periodically while filling them in. Print all Louisiana state tax forms at 100%, actual size, without any scaling.
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How do I track my Louisiana tax refund?
To track the status of your Louisiana IT-540 income tax refund online, visit the Louisiana Department of Revenue website and use their Where's My Refund service. Louisiana Department of Revenue states that you can expect to receive your refund within 3 weeks if you efile compared to 8-10 weeks if filing on paper. Paper refund checks will usually be issued within two weeks.
To track the status of your Louisiana income tax refund for 2023 you will need the following information:
- Social Security Number
- Tax Year
- Filing Status
- Refund Amount
The requested information must match what was submitted on your 2023 Louisiana Form IT-540. You can also look up prior year refunds if you have the requested information available. If not, you will need to contact the Louisiana Department of Revenue service center by phone or mail.
To contact the Louisiana Department of Revenue service center by phone or email, use the check your refund status link above. Alternatively, read or print the 2023 Louisiana Form IT-540 instructions to obtain the proper phone number and mailing address.
Last updated: January 18, 2024
References:
- Individual Income Tax Forms. State of Louisiana, Louisiana Department of Revenue. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- Who Must File. State of Louisiana, Louisiana Department of Revenue. Retrieved January 18, 2024.